Paycom SoftwarePAYC +3.78%85 EV-to-FCF is 15.03 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 73.48. GuruFocus rates PAYC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $253.68 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,590 Software companies, Paycom Software ranks worse than 50.94% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Paycom Software's Enterprise Value is $6,633 Mil.
Paycom Software's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $441 Mil. Therefore, Paycom Software's EV-to-FCF for today is 15.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Paycom Software's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
PAYC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.56 Med: 73.48 Max: 210.99
Current: 15.03
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Paycom Software was 210.99. The lowest was 14.56. And the median was 73.48.
PAYC's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 50.94% of 1590
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.15
vs PAYC: 15.03
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Paycom Software's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Paycom Software's share price for today is $129.18.
Paycom Software's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $8.650.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Paycom Software EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Paycom Software EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paycom Software's EV-to-FCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Software - Application subindustry, Paycom Software's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Paycom Software EV-to-FCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Paycom Software's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paycom Software's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Paycom Software's current Enterprise Value is $6,633 Mil.
Paycom Software's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $441 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Paycom Software (PAYC) has a EV-to-FCF of 15.03 as of Jun. 27, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Paycom Software and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 73.48. Over the past decade, Paycom Software's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 14.56 to 210.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Paycom Software ranks #810 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Paycom Software's EV-to-FCF too high?
Paycom Software's current EV-to-FCF of 15.03 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 73.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.56 to a high of 210.99. The Software industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.15. Paycom Software's value of 15.03 is 6.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paycom Software ranks #810 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Paycom Software has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paycom Software's EV-to-FCF compare to IDCC and ESTC?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Paycom Software ranks #810 out of 1590 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Paycom Software in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.15. Paycom Software's value of 15.03 is 6.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Paycom Software's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 14.56 to 210.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.48 vs. the industry median of 14.15, Paycom Software has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Software company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Software companies is 14.15, based on 1,590 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Paycom Software's current EV-to-FCF of 15.03 is 6.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Paycom Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paycom Software's current EV-to-FCF is 15.03, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 73.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paycom Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paycom Software (PAYC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $253.68, compared to a current price of $129.18 — trading 49.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 15.03, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 73.48 and 6.2% above the Software industry median of 14.15. Paycom Software's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paycom Software (PAYC), the current EV-to-FCF is 15.03 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Paycom Software (PAYC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paycom Software stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $129.18 is trading 49.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $253.68.
GuruFocus considers Paycom Software to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PAYC:
EV-to-FCF: 15.03 (80% below median its 10-year median of 73.48)
GF Value™: $253.68 vs. price of $129.18 (49.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.2% above the Software median (#810 of 1590)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PAYC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1998, Paycom is a human capital management software-as-a-service provider addressing customer requirements surrounding payroll, talent acquisition, talent management, HR management, as well as time and labor. The company services businesses of all sizes within the United States and internationally. The company primarily generates revenue through the sale of subscriptions providing access to its HCM platform. To a lesser extent, the company also generates revenue from implementation services provided to customers as well as interest income generated from customer funds. As of fiscal 2024, the company serviced slightly over 37,500 customers and stored data on over 7 million employees.
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